Transcript of Ordering at a Coffee Shop | Daily English Conversation | Listening & Speaking Practice Podcast

Get comfortable with English and comfort. This is your English listening practice podcast to help you learn and improve naturally. Learning English can make everyday situations feel overwhelming. Right. Totally. Things like ordering groceries, visiting the doctor, or even booking appointments. They're simple for some, but tricky when you're still learning the language. And one of the most common stressful situations, ordering at a coffee shop. If you don't know the right phrases, it's easy to feel stuck and sometimes not understood. But don't worry, that's why we're here. For anyone new, I'm Liam. And I'm Emily. Welcome to English and Comfort, the place where you learn real English while relaxing, lying down, or even while you sleep. No stress. just natural, real conversations. Today, we're breaking down how to order coffee like a pro. You'll hear exactly what to say and how to say it. Coffee shops have tons of options, which can feel confusing at first, but by the end of this video, you'll know all the key phrases. So, grab your tea, get comfy, and let's make coffee shop English easy. First, let's listen to these conversations. Don't worry if you don't understand everything because after we will break it down and explain it. Hi there. What can I get for you today? Hi, I'd like um a medium latte, please. Sure thing. Whole milk or would you like oat or almond milk? Oat milk, please. And could I get that with less sugar? Absolutely. So, that's a medium oat milk latte with less sugar. Wait, did you say medium or large? I'm sorry, it's a bit loud in here. No problem. I said medium. Would you like me to make it large instead? No, medium is perfect. Thank you. Great. And will that be for here or to go? For here, please. Got it. Your latte will be ready at the end of the counter. Name for the order. Jessica. Thanks, Jessica. We'll call you when it's ready. Sarah. Oh my. Hi, Jessica. It's been so long. How are you? I'm good. Just grabbing coffee. What about you? Same here. I haven't seen you since the library study session, right? That was months ago. Hey, do you want to sit together? Sure. Let me just order first. Hi. What can I get started for you? H I'll take a small cappuccino, please. Whole milk or wat? Whole milk. Thanks. Look at that chocolate cake they got. It looks so good. Oh, wow. You're right. I shouldn't, but maybe just a bite. You know what? Let's grab a dessert each. It's on me. No, you don't have to. Come on. It's been months since we met. My treat. Excuse me? Yes. Need anything else? Yes. What desserts do you have today? We've got chocolate cake, lemon tart, and caramel cheesecake. H What do you recommend? The lemon tart's my favorite. It's not too sweet. Perfect. I'll take a lemon tart, please. And Sarah, you want that chocolate cake? Yes, please. Oh, and could I get whipped cream on mine? Sure thing. So, that's one lemon tart and one chocolate cake with whipped cream. That's right. Thanks. Excuse me. Could we get the bill, please? Of course, together or separate together. Would you like to add a tip today? Sure. Let's do 10%. Great. I'll be right back with your receipt. All set. Thanks so much. Thank you. Everything was delicious. Yeah, that chocolate cake was amazing. So glad you liked it. Have a wonderful day. You too. This was so fun. We have to meet up again soon. Definitely. Maybe next time. You're buying deal. Okay, let's break it down and start with the basics. When you walk into a coffee shop, the first thing to do is greet the barista. You can say something simple like good morning or even just hi. If you're shy, a smile and a wave work, too. And if you're not sure what to order, you can ask, "What drinks do you have?" or "Do you have lattes?" For example, in our conversation, Jessica knew she wanted a latte, so she said, "Hi, I'd like a medium latte, please." A latte is espresso with steamed milk. Super popular. Other drinks you might see are cappuccinos, which have more foam, or americanos, which are espresso with hot water. Jessica ordered a medium size. Most coffee shops use sizes like small, medium, or large. So, you could say, "I'd like a small cappuccino or can I get a large Americano?" Then the barista asked about milk, whole milk or oat milk. This is where you can customize. Common options are whole milk, skim milk, oat milk, or almond milk. If you want something specific, just ask, "Can I get that with almond milk or no sugar, please?" Jessica said, "Oat milk, please. And could I get that with less sugar?" Don't be afraid to ask for what you want. Baristas hear this all day. Next, the barista asked, "For here or to go." For here means you're staying in the cafe, and to go means you're taking it with you. So, you could say, "To go, please." Or, "For here, thanks." And if you didn't hear something, it's totally okay to ask again. Jessica did this when she said, "Wait, did you say medium or large?" You can also say, "Sorry, could you repeat that?" Or, "I didn't catch that." Let's put it all together. Imagine you want a medium cappuccino with almond milk and no sugar. You'd say, "Hi, I'd like a medium cappuccino with almond milk, no sugar, please, to go." Also, if you mess up a word, don't worry. Even native speakers get nervous sometimes. I do get nervous and mess up, too, by the way. Oh, we all do. The key is to start simple, like, "Hi, I'd like." and build from there. All right, let's talk about that phrase Sarah used, grabbing coffee. She said, "I'm just grabbing coffee." Right? Grabbing coffee is a super casual way to say you're getting coffee quickly, like, "Let's grab coffee tomorrow." Or, "I grabbed a muffin on my way here." Also, coffee shops often have desserts, too. So, if you want to order one, but feel stuck or too shy to ask for the menu, you can simply do what Jessica asked. What do you recommend for dessert? Which is a simple, great sentence to use. What do you recommend for dessert? Totally. You could also say, "What's your most popular dessert?" or "Any sweet treats today?" Next, Jessica said, "It's on me." That's a fun way to say, "I'm paying." You might also hear, "My treat." Like, "Don't worry about it. My treat." And if you want to customize your order, take the example on how Sarah asked for extra whipped cream. And you can do the same. Try, "Could I get that with no strawberries, please?" Just be polite. Most coffee shops will try their best to help, like saying please or if it's possible. Imagine you're ordering dessert. Hi, what do you recommend? The chocolate cake. Awesome. Can I get it with extra whipped cream? Ah, and no nuts, please. I'm allergic. But if you're shy, well, just point to one dessert you see and liked and say, "This one, please." or can I have this one, please? Okay, time to talk about paying. In our conversation, Jessica asked, "Could we get the bill, please?" That's the classic way to ask. But in the US, you might hear check instead of bill. So, can I get the check, please? Then the barista asks, "Together or separate?" Together means one person pays. Separate means everyone pays their own. For example, together please. Or we'll pay separate, please. Now, tipping in some countries like the US, tipping is common. The barista might ask, "Would you like to add a tip today?" You can say, "Yes, 10% please." Or, "No, thank you." or leave cash and say, "Keep the change." But in other places, tipping isn't expected. If you are in doubt, just ask, "Is tipping normal here?" Finally, when leaving, a friendly comment goes a long way. For example, in the conversation, Jessica said, "Everything was delicious." You could also say, "This was amazing. I'll be back or have a wonderful day. Imagine you're paying. Could we get the bill, please? Together. And could you add a 10% tip? Thanks. The coffee was perfect. See you next time. Perfect. Even a simple thanks. Have a good one. Makes everyone smile. Now that we've explained everything, let's go back to the conversation one more time. This time, listen closely. Feel free to slow it down, pause, and repeat along if you want. Hi there. What can I get for you today? Hi, I'd like um a medium latte, please. Sure thing. Whole milk or would you like oat or almond milk? Oat milk, please. And could I get that with less sugar? Absolutely. So, that's a medium oat milk latte with less sugar. Wait, did you say medium or large? I'm sorry, it's a bit loud in here. No problem. I said medium. Would you like me to make it large instead? No, medium is perfect. Thank you. Great. And will that be for here or to go? For here, please. Got it. Your latte will be ready at the end of the counter. Name for the order? Jessica. Thanks, Jessica. We'll call you when it's ready. Sarah. Oh my. Hi, Jessica. It's been so long. How are you? I'm good. Just grabbing coffee. What about you? Same here. I haven't seen you since the library study session, right? That was months ago. Hey, do you want to sit together? Sure. Let me just order first. Hi. What can I get started for you? H I'll take a small cappuccino, please. Whole milk, wrote. Whole milk. Thanks. Look at that chocolate cake they got. It looks so good. Oh, wow. You're right. I shouldn't, but maybe just a bite. You know what? Let's grab a dessert each. It's on me. No, you don't have to. Come on. It's been months since we met. My treat. Excuse me? Yes. Need anything else? Yes. What desserts do you have today? We've got chocolate cake, lemon tart, and caramel cheesecake. H What do you recommend? The lemon tart's my favorite. It's not too sweet. Perfect. I'll take a lemon tart, please. And Sarah, you want that chocolate cake? Yes, please. Oh, and could I get whipped cream on mine? Sure thing. So, that's one lemon tart and one chocolate cake with whipped cream. That's right. Thanks. Excuse me. Could we get the bill, please? Of course. Together or separate? Together. Would you like to add a tip today? Sure. Let's do 10%. Great. I'll be right back with your receipt. All set. Thanks so much. Thank you. Everything was delicious. Yeah, that chocolate cake was amazing. So glad you liked it. Have a wonderful day. You, too. This was so fun. We have to meet up again soon. Definitely. Maybe next time. You're buying. Deal. And that's a wrap. Did you find this helpful? If yes, share it with a friend who's learning English, too. It might make their coffee runs way less stressful. And if you're new here, hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more listening and speaking practice, thanks for hanging out with us today. Keep practicing. Keep improving and take care everyone.